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A second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree located on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater shows that the tree, at most, posed a ...  more
The Port of Olympia has determined its proposed update to the master plan of the Olympia Regional Airport would not have a “probable significant adverse impact” on the environment after issuing a ... more
Longtime Olympia residents voiced their concerns over the declining health of Budd Inlet, calling for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed West Bay Yards development.  … more
The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) has approved a proposed amendment to the 2025-28 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), allowing the City of Lacey to secure $2.8 million in … more
Thurston County health officials warned of a rising tide of respiratory illnesses, potential measles exposure, and the growing impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) during the … more
The Olympia City Council passed a proclamation recognizing the city's commitment to joining the Black Home Initiative ...    more
Olympia's Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board has begun planning a comprehensive evaluation of the organization to reassess ... more
The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) has elected Lacey Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller as its new chair during the commission's meeting ... more
The public is invited to observe a team of researchers as they diagnose sediment conditions on the West Bay of Budd Inlet in a Public Observation Day event ... more
The Thurston County Planning Commission is reviewing the Thurston 2045 code update, a proposal to adjust zoning regulations, housing policies, energy infrastructure, and military compatibility … more
Thurston County officials presented a strategic approach to managing the Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST), which funds law enforcement, public defense and ... more
Washington state transportation officials are gearing up to implement a new road usage charge (RUC) system, as the state's gas tax revenues continue to decline due to improving vehicle fuel … more
A local development team is proposing to construct a new two-story, 40,000-square-foot medical office building on an undeveloped, forested site at ... more
City of Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer told the Public Works Committee on Thursday, Feb. 6, that staffers have identified 294 households that are qualified to join a life-line program.  more
In a presentation to the Olympia City Council, Fire Chief Matt Morris outlined the department's key priorities for 2025, including developing a comprehensive training plan for new hires, creating a … more
The Lacey Human Services Commission unanimously approved updates to the city's Human Services Grant Program at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6.   “Right now, we have the same … more
Thurston County launched a public survey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, inviting residents to voice their opinions on homeless housing programs and services as part of the development of the 2025-30 Local … more
Hundreds of protesters gathered near Tivoli Fountain in front of the Washington Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, to speak out against recent policies enacted by the Trump … more
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) awarded a $2,174,174 contract for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of ... more
The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to designate a portion of Franz Street as a memorial roadway honoring the distinguished 20-year career of ... more
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